The Deputy Chief of the Fire Department shall rank next below
the Fire Chief, and it shall be their duty to carry out the orders
and instructions of the Fire Chief with respect to their command in
a prompt and efficient manner.
During the absence of the Chief of the Department from duty,
due to sickness or absence from the Township of Bloomfield on leave
or special duty, the Deputy Chief assigned shall assume the duties
of the Chief of the Department and, during such period, they shall
exercise the same powers, perform the same duties and be subject to
the same rules and regulations as the Chief of the Department. They
shall not, however, issue any orders, make any transfers or assignments
or in any way interfere with the general policy of the Department
without the approval of the Chief or Township Administrator.
[Amended 2-6-2023 by Ord. No. 23-1]
Each Deputy Chief shall:
A. Assist with the policy-making, planning, management and administration
of the Department and all personnel herein under the direction of
the Fire Chief.
B. Promptly and officially report to the Fire Chief if they are for
any reason unable to perform their duty.